Phoenix Suns (30-26) vs. Atlanta Hawks (27-28)
February 9, 2023 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Atlanta Hawks -5; Over/Under: +232.5
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The Phoenix Suns and Atlanta Hawks meet Thursday in NBA action at the State Farm Arena. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns are averaging 112.7 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 111.3 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Devin Booker is averaging 26.8 points and 5.6 assists, while Deandre Ayton is averaging 18.4 points and 10.3 rebounds. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and Chris Paul is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
The Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 116.1 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 116.5 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 26.8 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Dejounte Murray is averaging 21.1 points and 5.4 rebounds. De’Andre Hunter is the third double-digit scorer, and Bogdan Bogdanovic is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 81.6 percent from the free throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.
Suns vs Hawks Trends
The Suns are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Thursday games and 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games overall. The Hawks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Thursday games and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest. The over is 11-5 in Suns last 16 Thursday games. The over is 9-3 in Hawks last 12 overall. The Suns are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Atlanta.
Randy’s Free Pick
The Phoenix Suns will be without Booker in this game, and that’s why this line has dropped off a cliff. The Atlanta Hawks are as healthy as they’ve been all year, and they’re playing their best ball of the season these last two weeks. At home, the Hawks should win this game. I’ll lay the chalk.
